FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cromer Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Cromer Small Business Loans
Cromer unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Cromer Business Loans
What is the Larger Cromer Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.